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Carnegie Mellon University Research Team Develops the World’s Smallest Electric Autonomous Bipedal Robot ‘Zippy’

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Carnegie Mellon University Research Team Develops the World's Smallest Electric Autonomous Bipedal Robot 'Zippy'

The research team at Carnegie Mellon University in the United States has announced the development of the world’s smallest known electric autonomous miniature bipedal robot, ‘Zippy’. This robot stands less than 4 centimeters tall and, thanks to its compact onboard battery, actuators, and control system, can not only start autonomously but also walk, turn, jump, … Read more

Siemens EDA: First Tape-Out Success Rate Drops to 14% in 2024!

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Siemens EDA: First Tape-Out Success Rate Drops to 14% in 2024!

On May 14, according to EEnews Europe, Abhi Kolpekwar, Vice President and General Manager of Siemens EDA’s Design Verification Technology, stated that the first tape-out success rate (referring to chips based on advanced process technology) is currently declining, having dropped from 32% in 2020 and 24% in 2022 to 14% in 2024. “This is a … Read more

When FPGA Meets Open Source: A Paradigm Shift

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When FPGA Meets Open Source: A Paradigm Shift

Open source is a buzzword. A few years ago, the open-source architecture RISC-V emerged, creating significant waves in the chip design field due to its open characteristics.. Earlier this year, the open-source large model DeepSeek made a grand debut, igniting further interest in AI. Now, this wave has reached the FPGA . 01The World’s First … Read more

Dramatic Drop in Chip Tape-Out Success Rates Sparks Reflection

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Dramatic Drop in Chip Tape-Out Success Rates Sparks Reflection

May. Click the blue text to follow us 2025.05 About a month ago, we shared an article discussing the sharp decline in the success rate of chip tape-outs. For more details, refer to the article titled “Chips, Historical Low Points”. In response to this issue, Brian Bailey, editor of Semiconductor Engineering, stated that this is … Read more

Dramatic Drop in Chip Tape-Out Success Rates Sparks Reflection

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Dramatic Drop in Chip Tape-Out Success Rates Sparks Reflection

About a month ago, the Semiconductor Industry Observer WeChat account shared an article discussing the sharp decline in the success rate of first-time chip tape-outs. For more details, refer to the article titled “Chips at a Historical Low”. In response to this issue, Brian Bailey, editor of Semiconductor Engineering, stated that this is just the … Read more

Dramatic Drop in Chip Tape-Out Success Rates Sparks Reflection

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Dramatic Drop in Chip Tape-Out Success Rates Sparks Reflection

👆If you wish to meet regularly, feel free to star🌟 and bookmark it~Source: Content from Brian Bailey, thank you. About a month ago, we shared an article about the dramatic decline in the success rate of first-time chip tape-outs, which can be referenced in the article “Chips, at a Historical Low”. Regarding this issue, Brian … Read more

Dramatic Drop in Chip Tape-Out Success Rates Sparks Reflection

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Dramatic Drop in Chip Tape-Out Success Rates Sparks Reflection

👆If you wish to meet often, feel free to star 🌟 and bookmark it~Source: Content from Brian Bailey, thank you. About a month ago, we shared an article about the dramatic decline in the success rate of chip tape-outs. For more details, you can refer to the article “Chips, at a Historical Low”. Regarding this … Read more

Dramatic Drop in Chip Tape-Out Success Rates Sparks Reflection

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Dramatic Drop in Chip Tape-Out Success Rates Sparks Reflection

About a month ago, we shared an article discussing the sharp decline in the success rate of first-time chip tape-outs, which can be referenced in the article “Chips at Historical Lows”. In response to this issue, Brian Bailey, editor of Semiconductor Engineering, stated that this is just the tip of the iceberg for chips. In … Read more

Dramatic Drop in Chip Tape-Out Success Rates Sparks Reflection

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Dramatic Drop in Chip Tape-Out Success Rates Sparks Reflection

Semiconductor engineering editor Brian Bailey states that for chips, the success rate of first tape-outs is plummeting, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. In his view, as the success rates in the semiconductor industry decline, it may be time to reconsider our priorities. He cites statistics from the latest functional verification survey … Read more

Creating a PCB Schematic Component Library

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Creating a PCB Schematic Component Library

PCB Schematic Component Library Creation Creating a PCB schematic component library requires systematic steps and detailed operations. Below is a detailed guide: 1.Determine Requirements and Preparation Component Information Collection: Obtain the component’s datasheet, confirm pin functions, package types (such as DIP, SMD), electrical parameters (voltage, current), etc. Tool Selection: Choose EDA tools based on requirements, … Read more